Cardiac hydatid cyst interposed between the right atrium and right ventricle on the tricuspid valve

Abstract

Hydatidosis disease is commonly localized in the lungs and liver and the radical treatment remains surgery. Cardiac hydatid cyst is a rare and particular location disease that can be associated with serious complications. The most common site in the heart according to the is the left ventricle. We describe a case of cardiac hydatid cyst localized between the right atrium and right ventricle on the tricuspid valve in a 15-year-old patient.